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HUDUR — With a steadfast national will prioritizing human dignity, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) dispatched an urgent relief convoy targeting families in the most drought-affected areas of the Bakool region. The agency executed a distribution operation in Hudur district, providing integrated food packages to approximately 1,000 highly vulnerable …

​MOGADISHU — In a strategic move to bolster national economic stability and achieve comprehensive food sovereignty, H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, the First Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) of Somalia, presided over the inauguration of the “National Agriculture Coordination Platform” in Mogadishu. Established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, the platform …

​MOGADISHU — Within the framework of a diligent national pursuit toward achieving self-sufficiency and establishing the foundations of a comprehensive economic renaissance, H.E. Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Maareeye), Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, confirmed that the country is witnessing a notable growth in production and agricultural activity, driven by rising public …

MOGADISHU — Amidst the accelerating geopolitical tensions in the region, economic challenges emerge as a critical obstacle facing vulnerable nations, as international reports confirmed that the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East led to sharp surges in fuel and food prices in Somalia. As reported by Xinhua News Agency …

​MOGADISHU — In response to current climate challenges and in an effort to enhance local communities’ resilience against humanitarian crises, the headquarters of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) in Mogadishu hosted the first meeting of the Joint Committee tasked with implementing the Food Security Crisis Preparedness Plan (FSCPP), marking …

MOGADISHU — ​H.E. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, the Somali Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, held an official talks session in the capital, Mogadishu, with a delegation from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), led by Maymuchka Lauriston, Deputy Regional Representative and Head of …

​GENEVA — Driven by a steadfast commitment to upholding human dignity and promoting values of justice and equality, the Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia commenced high-level participation in the International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions, which opened today at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. ​This three-day …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, inaugurated a high-level workshop in Mogadishu aimed at empowering Somali women and expanding their leadership within national decision-making centers, according to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The forum, organized by the Somali Gender Equality Movement …

BISHOFTU — Recognizing that active international participation in human rights forums is the cornerstone for building national institutions capable of safeguarding human dignity, the Federal Republic of Somalia participated, for the first time, in the annual meeting of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions (NNHRIs) of the Intergovernmental Authority …

NYERI — Recognizing that investment in scientific research and digital innovation is the fundamental pillar for the advancement of major educational institutions, Somalia’s SIMAD University unveiled its ambitious five-year strategic plan (2026–2030) aimed at strengthening research, innovation, and comprehensive digital transformation, as reported by Dawan Africa citing an official press …